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, 1887-05-06

We know that one body is harder than
another when it is capable of scratching
the latter. A piece of glass scratches
marble, a bit Of diamond scratches glass;
SO glass is harder than marble and the
diamond is harder than glass. The steel
blade of a knife scratches p p go
steel Is harder than copper, and it is not
impossible to pierce a copper coin with a
needle that is much harder thar it. The
problem at first sight appears i~nsoluble,
because if we endeavor to drive a needle
into a cent just as we would drive a nail
into a board, we never fail to break the
needle at every attempt, since steel. al
though very hard, is very brittle. But
il, through some a~rtifice, we succeed in
holding the needle straight and rigid
over the sent, we can drive it into the
copper with q hammer. To do this it is
only necessary to introduce the needle
into a cork of the same length, when, be-
ing held in a true sheath, it will be I'M
able to bend in any direction and can be
given n hard blow in the direction Of its
axis without being broken.
Under such circumstances place the
needle and its cork over n cent laid upon
n bolt nut or even upon a table that you
do not fear to injure, and then take a
somewhat heavy locksmith's hammer
and strike the cork a hard blow. II the
blow straight and q very hard one the
needle will pass through the cent, and it
will be impossible to remove it. The ex-
pertinent may be tried with any other
piece OF money. We should add that
success may not attend the first blow,
and it will be necessary to make several
trials; but the fact is real, and we have
on hand q cent thus traversed by a slen.
der Notwithstanding American.
, 1887-05-06

ONE OF the objects of the American
exposition in London Is to bring to the
intelligent consideration of the British
people the extent aud variety of the re-
sources OF the United States, and to at
tract the attention of that speculative en-
lerprise which has its natural centre in
the financial capital OF the world. The
Mexican exhibit at New Orleans a few
years ago has had an effect upon this
country very encouraging TO other at
tempts Of a similar kind. The London
exposition, if successfully managed. will
also tend TO promote a friendly feeling
among all the kindred nations which speak
a common language. aud enjoy similar in
stitutions. cast in the same political
mould. All the colonies of Great Brit
ain-as distinct from her conquests-con-
tain an aggregate population of but AS
600, 900. about three-fourths as large as
that Of the United States, and only the
bond Of imperial union can long prevent
the recognition of the great republic as
the real head and leader Of the English
speaking race.
, 1887-05-06

By THE election Of Charles J. Faulkner
n familiar name is restored to politics.
The new senator is the son of the late
Charles J. Faulkner who represented the
United States, during Buchanan admin
istration, as minister to France and after
wards served 10 the lower house Of CON
gress, having been prominent among the
Democratic leaders before the civil war.
Judge Faulkner is about 40 years of age,
and his election has been the result OF
compromise.
, 1887-05-06

The diameter of locomotive driving
wheels has been greatly increased to pro-
duce augmented speed. The largest yet
noted are for a mammoth engine on one
of II French roads. This locomotive has
six coupled wheels eight and a quarter
feet in diameter, and the tender and cars
are to have wheels of the same dimen.
sions, the calculation being that with
such n train a speed of about seventy
eight miles an hour can be obtained. Tn.
cars will be swung inside and between
several pairs of wheels Frank Leslie's.
, 1887-05-06
AN IMPORTANT bill to define conspiracy

AN IMPORTANT bill to define conspiracy
has just been passed by the assembly Of
New York. Under its provisions the
crime is constituted by nn agreement. on
the part of companies, corporations or in
dividuals, to withhold from market or or
binary channels of trade any staple article
Of merchandise or food, or to place it on
the market in a limited quantity within a
specified time. Whether the law is prop,
ery framed or not, it is a step in the
right direction.
, 1887-05-06

Twenty years ago no photograph was
more often seen than that of President
lincoln sitting with n big book on his
knee, and his little son Tad leaning
against him and looking at it with him.
The book was then thought to DO a Bible,
but II wasn't. II was Photographer
Brady's picture album, which the presi-
dent was examining with his son while
some ladies stood by The artist begged
the presiden, TO rennin quiet. and the
picture WIS taken.
, 1887-05-06

STARS are not always regular in keep
ing the appointments made for them by
astronomers, and the Pilgrim" Star of
Bethlehem, or Beta OF Cassioreia is
already overdue, but according to Prof.
Proctor may be expected to appear at any
time This celestial v~isitant is supposed
TO presaRe elemental tumult and to be the
herald of general storm and stress in the
physical world.
, 1887-05-06

ACCORDING to the estimate OF the Chi
cage Journal, aliens own an area of land
in the United States equal to nearly three
times the size of ireland. There is no use
trying to make the Monroe doctrine APP
ply to individual rights.
, 1887-05-06

FRENCH MODS marching to the cry of
ION to Berlin represent the same ele
ment which, under the name Of the COM
mune, disgraced the republican name
throughout the civilized world. Anarchy
breeds sedition but new the steady cour-
z required to meet a foreign foe.
, 1887-05-06

AYTER taking testimony at the princi-
pal Southern cities, the interstate com
mission is not to be impressed with the
necessity of a permanent suspension Of
the long and short haul clause Of the bill
so far as that region is concerned. Two
Of the cities visited, Memphis and New
Orleans, are those best provided with
competing waterways.
, 1887-05-06

MB. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays the pain. cures wind colo, and is the
best remedy for 'diarrhea. twenty-five
cents q bottle.
, 1887-05-06

EVEN the protection which has been
claimed as a special boon for the working,
men does not protect the manufacturing
interests against strikes.
, 1887-05-06

TRIMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Daily. delivered by carrier. 2Sc per week,
81 per month.
Daily. by mall. 81 Der month, $5.m tnr siI
months, $40 per year, 80 RdvHace.
Weekly SIS per annum. sl.O for six months,
psyable In advance.
, 1887-05-06

A REFORMED Canadian cabinet is to
consist of sixteen officers; the United
States have managed to get along com
fortably enough with seven. A.
, 1887-05-06
Address Reqlstered Letters to:

NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans. La.
Tnat ne Preaenec .,
and Early, lphO are In charge Of the drutvfrOs
fs a guarantee of absolute Idirnf s. and inte0I it,
that the chances are all equal and thu no me
can I'ossfbty dtpfne tohot numbers leHt drotO a
Prise
REM EMBER that the payment OF all
Prizes GUAHANTEEn BY FOIIh IA
IA ~ A. Of NetO Orleans and rhe
Tickets are signed by The p esident OF an
institution iuhoSe Franchise Is recognized in The
hf0hest courts: therefore belaare Of any i,nitd-
fions or anonymous schemes.
, 1887-05-06

The net earnings OF the Atchison,
Topeka & Samoa Fc for the past year are
reported as 81, $40, 2S5.
, 1887-05-06

THAT volcano appears to be genuine,
but it will require an exploring expedition
to ascertain the full particulars.
, 1887-05-06
Dr.. Wagaer&cu.
sPECIAbrsTs

We offer no apology for deyoting SO much time
and attention to this much neglected class Of
IS too wretched to merit the sympathy and best
services of the profession to which we belong
as many are. innocent sufferers, and that
the physician who devotes himself
to relieving the afflicted and saving
them from worse than death, is no less a
philanthrophist and a benefactor to his race
thai the surgeon or physician who by close APP
plication ex GELS In any other branch of his pro-
leSsion And. fortunately for humanity, the day
Is dawnlng when the false phISnthrophy that
condemned the victims of folly or crime, like
for. has passed away.
, 1887-05-06

A Banker to His Employe-Here are
100 francs for n present, or rather $3.50,
for l have deducted . 1-2 per cent. for
liscount.-New York Graphic.
, 1887-05-06

Two great enemies-Hood Sarsaparilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly
defeated by the peculiar medicine.
, 1887-05-06
YOUNG MEN

Who may be suffering from the effects OF youth
full folles or indlscretiOus, will do well to avail
themselves OF this the greatest boon ever laid
at the alter OF suffering humanity. DR.. WAC
NER will guarantee to forfeit Ave hundred dol
lars for every case OF seminal Weakness or pri-
vate disease OF any kind or character which he
undertakes and falls to cure,
, 1887-05-06
CAPITAL PRIZE $50 600
Notice. Tickets are Ten Dollars only.
Halves. SIS. Fifths. So. Tenths. 81.

2,l79 Prizes amounting to...g.........-. $685. 5000
Application fr rates to clubs should be- made
only to the office of the Company in New Or
leans.
For further write clearly, giving
full address
Postal Notes, Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange in ordinary letter Currency by
express at our eXpense) addressed
NJ. A. DAUPHIN, New Orleans, La,
Or NJ. A. DAUPHIN. Washington, d. {.
, 1887-05-06

Il neper Scales or Rossnones.

II nerer Scdles or P0stp0neS.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Semi Annual Draw
regularly every six months, June and December
ASPLENDID OPPORTUNI TY TO WIN A
FORTUNE. Fifth Grand Drawing. Glass
r.. in the ACAl NJ OF MUSIC, NEW
ORLEANS, TUESD iY. MAY 10, ISL
20ith Monthly rawin
, 1887-05-06
CAPITAL PRIZE $3.50 600

" We do hereby certify hdt zee supervise all ud
arrangements for the Monthly and Semi nnud
drawings OF ne LQHfsIdnd State Lottery Gum
pdny, and in PeSsOT manage and control The
DTntotn0S hennsetUeS, ana that the san e are con-
dt'cted Nth honesty, ydiTaeSS, and IN good J0ith
LotOdrd al parties, and toe dtthorfse the Gum
signatures attached IN rs Advertisements"
, 1887-05-06
-MIppLE-AGEp MEN.

There are many men of the age OF 80 TO 60 who
are troubled with too frequent excavations OF
the bladder, often accompanied by a slight
smarting or burning sensation and q weakening
OF the system in a manner the patient cannot
account for. On examining the urinary deposits
4 ropy sediment will often be found, and some.
times small particles of albuuIen will appear, or
tile color will be of akin or milkish hue, again
hanging to a dark and turbid appearance.
There are many men who die of this difficulty
ignorant of the cause, which is the second stage
Of seminal weakness. DR.. Wagner will guaran-
tee a cure In all such cases and a healthy restora-
ton OF the genito- urinary organs, Consultation
free. Thorough examination and advice. IS 90.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Denver Daily News and Tribune-Republi-
can.
All communications should be addressed
DR.. WAGNER & co.
l4i4 Larimer street Address Boa Z7s3. Denver.
Colorado.
Cut this out and take along.
, 1887-05-06

Successor to H. S. Oliver, FIRE INSURANCE.
None but 'time-tried and fre-tested" companif
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
, 1887-05-06

Slang Not so Worthy of Unqualified Con-
domination Es Many People Suppose
How Everyday Idioms Give scope to
an Inventive Fancy.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
Important Conferences of Transconti-
mental Railroad Managers

mental Railroad Managers.
NEW YORK, March 3d.-One of the most
important and largely attended conferences
of transcontinental railroad managers ever
held in this city was closed to- day. 1t was
held in the Northern Pacific Office, and
lasted two days. The roads represented
were the Central Pacific, Union Pacific,
Northern Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe, and Southern
Pacific. They were represented by Presi-
dents G. F. Adams, Robert Harris, c.. P.
Huntington, Charles f. Crocker, William
B. Strong and Jay Gould, and Traffic Man
ayers Kimball, Towne and Galloway. The
Vice Presidents Of some of the roads were
also present. and counselors Gray, of the
Northern Pacific, Sidney Dillon and Tweed
Of the Southern Pacific.
The conference discussed questions, first,
as to ,}e requirements of the interstate
commerce bill and, second, how the trans
continental roads can get into harmony
with the law, and meet the demands of
public sentiment. The result of their de-
liberstions was that TWO tariffs for freight
and passenger business should be pre-
pared, one under the long haul clause,
and the other under the short
haul clause as they are under
stood by the roads, these tariffs
are to take effect April 5th, and are to be
submitted to the Interstate Railroad Com
missioners within a reasonable time after
their appointment is announced.
A committee was also appointed to pre-
pare, under advice of coansel, memorial
10 the Interstate Commission setting forth
the Interpretation of the law as arrived at
by the transcontinental railroads, and So
liciting the approval of the tariffs, if their
provisions shall meet the views of the
Commissioners.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
TURF MOTIFS.
Baldwin's Racers Ont of the Suburba
Handicap.


Baldwin's Racers Out of the Suburban
Handicap.
New YORK, March Sd The Tuf, Field
and Farm in its issue to-day says Adyices
have been received by Secretary Lawrence
from E. ]. Baldwin declaring Volante and
Mollie McCarthv's Last out of the Sub
urban and Bay Ridge handicaps. With
Troubadour and Volante declared, The
Bard is now the top weight for the Sub
urban at 126 pounds, Barnum next at 12l,
Hidalgo third at 120, and Jim Gray fourth
at 1l9. The withdrawal of Baldwn's pair
leaves the Santa Anita stable without a
representative in the big handicap, these
two having been the only ones entered by
Baldwin. 1t also leaves Isaac Murphy
open to an engagement for the event,
sh ould Baldwin's stable be at Sheepshead
Bay at the time. What enterprising owner
of top weights will be the first to speak fer
the services of the colored Archer? Pre-
ciosa has been withdrawn by Haggin from
the Suburban and Bay Ridge handicaps at
Sheepshead Bay, and from the Brookdale
and Brooklyn Jockey Club handicaps at
Prospect Park. Although all bookmakers
have lists for the Suburban arranged and
are ready for business, 10 transactions of
moment have been made. Ben Ali's
ch inces, should he start with Hamilton to
pilot him, ought to be about as good as
anything in the race.
The sporting editor of the Nail and En-
press says: For the Brooklyn handicap,
fancy Hidalgo very much. The odds
against him now are so 10 /. There is
every indication that he will be starter
The distance and weight suit him, and of
course Haggin would like to win. He is
good on a dry or wet track. He is horse
of exceeding gameness and high quality,
and if he shoald be got ready so early in
the season he ought to be very hard to
beat. As weight carrier he has few supe-
riors, and all turfgoers will admit his
speed. There is no horse IN the race that
has at this time brighter chances for win
ming honors
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04

eroons country. A gunboat Las been sent
to rescue him.
Buying Horses for Military Purposes.
LONDON, March 3d.-Horses for military
purposes are being purchased in North
Wales by continental buyers.
The British Cabinet.
LONDON, March 3d.-A speciai Cabinet
meeting to consider the Irish situation was
held to-day.
Canadian Firmness.
OTTAWA, March 3d.-Sir Charles Tupper
Mr.. Thomson, Mr.. Foster and Mr.. McLel-
Ian, who represent the maritime provinces
in the Cabinet returned yesterday to the
capital from Nova Scotia Mr.. Foster,
Minister of Marine and Fisheries, dealt
with the fisheries question as follows:
" The Government will make no change in
its attitude in reference to the fishery ques-
ton. The old Government took no ex-
treme grounds, but simply stood for the
rights of Canada as guaranteed by the
treaty OF 1918. We are not prepared to
abandon the former ground, and steps will
be taken, in case no arrangement is fixed
in the meantime, to more thoroughly and
efficiently guard our coast and protect our
fishermen during the season. The entry of
Newfoundland into the confederation is
not at all unlikely. The feeling in that
colony seems to be well defined and vigor-
Gus. This would simplify the fishery ques-
tioD -
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
The coronada-Leoti War in kansas.

DENVER (Col), March 3d.-A Wallace,
Kansas. special to the Ne,ss says The situ-
alton of the Coronada-Leoti war remains
unchanged. Both towns are surrounded
by strong Gordon Of armed men, who per-
NIT no one to enter. The men in both
towns sleep with their guns, and after gain
ing admission stranger finds a Winches-
ter at every turn. They stand in doorways,
and merchants bring their guns to wait on
customers. Men patrol the streets OF the
city all day and night, and the
country surrounding is as excited as
the towns. and about as equally
divided. The Coronado sympathizers are
for the most part in the town with their
ammunition and guns, and Coronado man
said to-day that within an hour 500 more
could be recruited in the town ready to de-
fend il with their lives. At Lcoti the cry
is for revenge The citizens are as excited
as they were on the day following the
shooting, and they are unanimous in their
determination to go back to Coronado at
the frs, opportunity. This viii probably
be offered Oh Thursday neat, when the
county election occurs
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04

TUE FooD OF MAS.-There is no donbt
that nsp can exist on vegetable diet. He
can obtain from the plant world, digest
and assimilate those materials which are
needful for the repair of bis own tissues.
The arts concerned in the preparation of
food will undoubtedly aid him in his con-
version of vegetable into animal equiya-
lents, and will supplement his powers by
shortening considerably the period required
for gastric digestion. Sill, after ali has
been said, il must be allowed that the labor
of the alimentary tract is better adjusted,
and the formation OF sound tissues more
assured, by the use of miAei diet. If, on
one hand. we essert the proved value
of hy drocarbuns in organic combustion not
merely ss heat producers. bat as sources OF
energy, in support OF our use OF vegetables,
we must also maintain that meat which
Yields us most easily the formative and
stimulant protends can hardly be discard
ed. Our internal physical conformation,
which IS infersnc5iase between tha, of the
earii;vora aud herbiGsra. should sford ut
least a sogre stive c!ew in our choice Of
diet The Lascd.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04

a mechanic in Louisville, KY, thinks he
has invented an apparatus which will dis
courage the giving of false alarms OF fire.
His appliance is a pair OF magnetic nip
pers, which grasp by the wrist the man who
turns in the alarm and holes him at the
box until the arrival of the FIRE depart
ment, The man who turns in the alarm
can be released only by the firemen, who
are supplied with keys which turn of the
current when the magnet releases its grip.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
The Bell Telephone Suits.

BosToy, March 3l-The Bell Telephone
Company filed an important motion in the
U. S. Circuit Court regarding the Govern
ment suits TO break the patents. The COM
pany asks leave, in addition TO filing de-
murrer TO the suit, to plead the facts that
decisions have been already given in other
suits which involved the same questions as
those now raised. 1t represents to the
Court that the Questions which il desires
to raise by such plea are closely taken to
those which would be raised by the dempr-
rer, and that much time. expense and labor
would be saved by presenting and arguing
all at the same time. The motion then
continues The bill refers to and purports
to state the contents of certain written COM
municstions from tie Commissioner of Pat
ents 10 Elisha Gray, dated February 10.
1876. and February 26, 1876, but does not
make copies of them. Part of the bin this
respondent denies, and is advised that it
should present copies thereof TO the Court
by Plea, because the legal effect cannot be
otherwise ascertaiIed. 1t further repre-
sents that the yoluniinous records OF the
litigation are now before the Supreme
Court on appeal, and held under advise
ment, and that it would be indecorous aud
contrary to the usages Of Courts of equity,
to retry any questions pending before the
Supreme Court" There will probably be
an early hearing on the motion in the Cir
cuit COrrt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
COLONY LANDS FOR SALE.

OAK PARK COLONY, TEHAMA COUNTY,
" is in the rich timber belt on the line of the
Oregon Railroad, and is commanding the at
tention of settlers as one of the choice localities
for building homes The climate is mild the
soil fertile and pEoduees all the fruits in perfec
ton. Secure lands here at the present low
prices. INQUIRE at 426 X street, sacramento. I'm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04

A cement very much used at the present
day in China ard japan is made frocl rice.
1t IS only necessary to mix rice flour inti-
mately with wat Il and gently simmer the
mix.ose over a cleay .ire when II readily
fJrGS deiica,c ana dur. be cement.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
A strike of shoemakers Threatened.

A Strke OF Shoemakers Threatened.
New YORK, March 3d-There is at pres
ent great 6anger,of a general strike among
the shoemakers of this city. The leaders
of the organization to which these men be-
long derived considerable encouragement
from the result of the last strike, and are
consequently very arrogant in their deal
ings with the manufacturers. District As
senbly No. 81 has devised plans for max
ing new demands upon all shoe manufact-
urers tor a general increase of wages, at
the same time cutting down the number Of
hours of work. The manufacturers say
if the demands Of the men are insisted
upon the result will be that shoe manu-
featuring will be driven from the city, and
the business ruined.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
Death of a California Pioneer.

~ 10 10 'a ou a.es ,.a S' SlSoli'
died at his home. 81 West Twelfth street
yesterday. Although he had been con-
fined to The house during last week By
complication of diseases, his death was I'M
expected and was caused by heat disease
Mr.. Ferguson was born in Westche>ter
county, in June, 1923. He was in business
there until ls+9 when he went to CaIfor-
mia. There he settled in Greenwood, FL
Dorado county, and engaged in mining and
mercantile pursuits. He returned to New
York in 1858. and established an export
trade in California wines and liquors. He
also carried on some business in California